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BlueHeron · 5 October 2014, 10:18 AM

I am loving the Archimede chrono pilot and also last week tried on some ALS's at the new NYC boutique (yes I know these brands are worlds apart, don't worry).

I've never owned a chrono and at ALS I gazed with awe the 1815 chrono movement, including the minute counter, which jumped in a short quick movement as the seconds counter passed 12.

Later I read that other chronos do not do this, which I assume means the minute counter gradually moves between hash marks as the seconds tick by.

Is this true?

I think I am spoiled by ALS now.....uh oh.

$51k vs $1k....

srvrf · 5 October 2014, 11:34 AM

I think most chrono movements are jumping. Every one of mine that I've had jump for minutes except for my Speedmaster 9300 which had both the minutes and hours on the same subdial. If you think about it, jumping minutes makes it easier to read.

Manofsteelpt · 5 October 2014, 11:48 AM

My Daytona jumps, while my AP is gradual.

Old Expat Beast · 5 October 2014, 12:58 PM

My Seiko quartz chrono has a jump minute hand.

JohnBaker3 · 5 October 2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srvrf

I think most chrono movements are jumping.

+2

capote · 5 October 2014, 07:25 PM

The rare combo is/was jump + flyback. Longines had this combo way back like in the 30's and 40's but it did not rise again until the ALS Datograph.

5 October 2014, 10:18 AM	#1
BlueHeron "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New York Posts: 425	Need some education on chrono movement I am loving the Archimede chrono pilot and also last week tried on some ALS's at the new NYC boutique (yes I know these brands are worlds apart, don't worry). I've never owned a chrono and at ALS I gazed with awe the 1815 chrono movement, including the minute counter, which jumped in a short quick movement as the seconds counter passed 12. Later I read that other chronos do not do this, which I assume means the minute counter gradually moves between hash marks as the seconds tick by. Is this true? I think I am spoiled by ALS now.....uh oh. $51k vs $1k.... Last edited by BlueHeron; 5 October 2014 at 10:19 AM.. Reason: Misspelling

5 October 2014, 11:34 AM	#2
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,153	I think most chrono movements are jumping. Every one of mine that I've had jump for minutes except for my Speedmaster 9300 which had both the minutes and hours on the same subdial. If you think about it, jumping minutes makes it easier to read.

5 October 2014, 11:48 AM	#3
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	My Daytona jumps, while my AP is gradual.

5 October 2014, 12:58 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,785	My Seiko quartz chrono has a jump minute hand.

5 October 2014, 07:25 PM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	The rare combo is/was jump + flyback. Longines had this combo way back like in the 30's and 40's but it did not rise again until the ALS Datograph.

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